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A survey of UK workers in the construction industry carried out by household appliances retailer, AppliancesDirect.co.uk, has revealed that builders spend on average 130 hours annually taking tea breaks.
This is 20.34 hours more than the average British worker who spends 109.66 hours annually making tea.
The research, which looked in to the building workplace eating and drinking habits, found that 82% of construction workers believe that regular tea breaks aid their productivity.
Respondents cited the optimum tea break time was six minutes, and they also believe they should happen on average five times per day outside of lunchtime – totaling 30 minutes per day. (Sounds pretty reasonable to us.)
Marginally more than half of those surveyed (56%) said tea is their hot drink of choice.
Coffee came in second place, with 38% of the vote.
Mark Kelly, marketing manager at AppliancesDirect.co.uk comments: “The data revealed some interesting findings about the nation’s workplace break habits, especially the construction industry, and it’s great to see so many Britons are taking regular breaks throughout the day to grab a drink.
“Whether you work at a desk, in a shop or a factory, or on a building site, getting away from your workstation for a few minutes at regular intervals is likely to aid productivity as it allows you time to stretch your legs and gather your thoughts before heading back to it.
“It is especially beneficial for those who are working in such a physically demanding job as it allows them time to relax, laugh and catch-up on some well – deserved rest”
